Full Cycle Accountant - Maternity Leave Contract

Firma Contracting Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a detail-oriented Full Cycle Accountant to manage financial records and ensure regulatory compliance for construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting background with specific experience in the industry. Responsibilities include project billing, cost accounting, and payroll processing, contributing to financial accuracy and efficiency within the organization. Opportunities for professional development and flexible work arrangements support work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in the construction industry.
• Experience with payroll processing and related filings is an asset.
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for all construction projects.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments and monthly customer billings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job costing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Full Cycle Accountant

Location: Edmonton
Job Type: Full Time (15 Month Contract)
Reports To: CFO

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Full Cycle Accountant to manage the day to day of our construction projects and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting with specific experience in the construction industry, including cost accounting, project billing, and job costing. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, cashflow management, and efficient project budget management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records for all construction projects.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Perform job costing and track expenses against budgets.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments and monthly customer billings.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure proper coding of expenses and timely billing.
• Coordinate with HR coordinate and ensure timely employee onboarding and offboarding.

• Process full-cycle payroll, including ROEs, T4s, and WCB submissions.

• Reconcile and process personal expenses.
• Manage monthly GST and PST filings, as well as quarterly ITFA filings.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and tax compliance documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to their implementation
• Provide financial analysis and support to other departments.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in the construction industry.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction billing processes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll processing and related filings is an asset.
• Intermediate - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, data analysis)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance